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The Dallas Mavericks will face the Denver Nuggets on Sunday without star guard Kyrie Irving, who remains sidelined with a lumbar back sprain. Head coach Jason Kidd confirmed Irving’s status following Saturday’s practice, marking the fifth consecutive game the 14-year veteran will miss. “He did some shooting, and that was it,” Kidd told The Dallas […]

Following the NBA’s announcement that the contest between the San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Lakers will be postponed, Victor Wembanyama and his teammates have a little more time to regroup since a rough loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Over the previous two weeks, a trend had developed for the Spurs in that every one […]

YesJulz is setting the record straight about rumors swirling about an affair with LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Dallas Mavericks 97-118 on Tuesday, Jan. 7. However, LeBron made an amazing dunk that went viral on social media besides the Lakers losing the game. The social media personality reacted to the fire […]

After losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers, snapping a franchise-record 15-game win streak, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder returned to their winning ways against the New York Knicks. Amidst a four-game road trip, Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder against the Knicks. His 39 points in 29 minutes pushed Oklahoma City toward a 126-101 blowout win […]

With all the drama between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler, it has been the main topic of conversation within the basketball media world. A bevy of former players such as Gilbert Arenas has spoken about Butler’s situation, but add Tim Hardaway Sr. to the list as he has experience with the Heat and president […]

NEW YORK – Austin Reaves has stepped into a prominent role for the Los Angeles Lakers as they continue pushing for a top seed in the Playoffs. The third-year guard is already reaching astronomical heights on the basketball court, but he’s also building his own brand off the floor with sponsor Rigorer. The partners will […]

Paolo Banchero made a statement in his return to the court Friday night, delivering a stellar performance despite the Orlando Magic’s narrow 109-106 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. After missing 34 games due to a torn right oblique, the All-Star forward posted 34 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block. Banchero shot […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Miami Heat on Saturday night. The Blazers have struggled in the 2024-25 season, but they have an opportunity to earn a big victory at home on Saturday. However, is center Deandre Ayton playing in the game? Ayton is dealing with left calf soreness. He is listed on the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has addressed the altercation between Jusuf Nurkic and Naji Marshall from the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks matchup on December 27. The heated exchange between Nurkic and Marshall led to a fight and ejection of both players. The NBA suspended Nurkic for three games, and Marshall for four games. […]

Championship teams aren’t built overnight, and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia knows that as well as anyone. Also, Kevin Durant has a deep understanding of that. However, the two men share different journeys to their respective championships. For starters, Ishbia was a part of the 2000 Michigan State Spartans national championship win. Conversely, Durant has […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers announced that rookie guard Jared McCain had undergone season-ending surgery on his left knee, teammate Tyrese Maxey offered support and encouragement. McCain emerged as an early candidate for Rookie of the Year. Averaging 15.3 points, 2.6 assists, and 0.7 steals, Jared carved out a role with the 76ers. For that, Maxey is […]

The Brooklyn Nets will remain without a key bench contributor for the remainder of their six-game road trip. Head coach Jordi Fernandez said Friday that Trendon Watford is unlikely to play during the West Coast swing. The 24-year-old has missed Brooklyn’s last 12 games due to a left hamstring strain. Watford missed the entire preseason […]

Following a loss to the Golden State Warriors, the Detroit Pistons look to get back on track on Saturday night against the Toronto Raptors. With the game being the team’s third in four days, shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is questionable to take the court as he deals with a minor back spasm injury. *Watch […]

The Brooklyn Nets have shifted their focus toward draft positioning during the second half of 2024-25. After pivoting to a rebuild this summer, the team seemingly committed to a hard tank during the last month, trading Dennis Schroder and Dorian Finney-Smith. Brooklyn has taken a cautious approach to recent injuries, with Cam Johnson, Cam Thomas, […]

The Nikola Jokic-Russell Westbrook connection keeps looking better with each game for the Denver Nuggets. For the second time this season, the pair recorded a triple-double in the same game. They are the first pair of teammates to do so in the same game multiple times in a season. The historic feat came against the […]

The NBA is postponing the Houston Rockets-Atlanta Hawks game scheduled for Saturday, due to an inclement weather situation. The game has yet to be re-scheduled, per the league. “The decision was made in consultation with local officials, and to prioritize the safety of the players, fans and staff due to the severe weather and hazardous […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is used to criticism, and there was ample opportunity for it on Friday night. The C’s fell to the Sacramento Kings, 114-97, and dropped to 8-7 in their last 15 games. But before Boston suffered its largest defeat of the season, Tatum engaged in a war of words […]

The Indiana Pacers have been steadily righting the ship after a bit of a topsy-turvy start to the 2024-25 season. On Friday night, the Pacers won their fourth game in a row, taking advantage of the shorthanded Golden State Warriors en route to a 108-96 victory — their fifth win in a row. They are […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s slate of NBA action as we head to Portland for this next cross-conference matchup. The Miami Heat (19-17) will take on the Portland Trail Blazers (13-24) as both sides face off for the first time this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Trail […]

It’s rare for rookies not in the NBA draft lottery to make an immediate impact. However, Phoenix Suns rookies Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro have gained the attention of Kevin Durant. Throughout the season, there’s been praise for the duo. At the beginning of the season, the Suns’ rookies fearlessness elevated the team’s morale. It’s […]

The Grizzlies have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season but are struggling more recently. The Timberwolves have been red-hot entering this matchup. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The Grizzlies have been red-hot this year and are among the best teams in […]

We’re back again with another betting prediction and pick from the NBA as we head to the Eastern Conference for the continuation of this current season series. The Toronto Raptors (8-30) will take on the Detroit Pistons (19-19) with Detroit leading the season series 2-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Pistons prediction and pick. The […]

A benefit concert is set to take place at the home of the LA Clippers, the Intuit Dome, on January 30. The concert will be held with the purpose of rebuilding the communities devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires. FireAid is described as an “evening of music and solidarity,” with performers and ticket information announcements […]

We’re set for another NBA betting prediction and pick as we break down Saturday’s slate of action with this upcoming game in the Western Conference. The Utah Jazz (9-27) will take on the Phoenix Suns (17-19) will Phoenix up 2-0 in the season series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Suns prediction and pick. The […]

The Houston Rockets have arrived. That much is clear. After three years of rebuilding, the Rockets managed to return to relevancy last season, threatening for a play-in spot despite losing Alperen Sengun to an injury. Now, they’ve taken the next step, blossoming into a full-blown contending team as they sit pretty at second in the […]

The Phoenix Suns have been desperately searching for answers as to how to jolt their team out of the rut they’ve been in over the past few weeks. And one such remedy they’ve come up with is to demote Jusuf Nurkic to the bench, giving the center rotation spots to Mason Plumlee and rookie Oso […]

The New York Knicks are well-positioned for a deep playoff run this season. Exactly how deep, however, depends on if and when they get fully healthy. New York was already relatively thin in terms of its reserves. They’ve been without backup guard Miles McBride for the past five games, although the West Virginia guard was […]

The New York Knicks did not need to be told how important their Friday night clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder was. This was always going to be a good litmus test for how the Knicks measured up to the league’s best teams. However, the Knicks didn’t exactly give a good account of themselves, as […]

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla weighed in on the growing tension between Jayson Tatum and Brandon Jennings on Friday. The former Milwaukee Bucks guard sparked controversy on social media with his comments about Tatum. On “Gil’s Arena,” Jennings labeled the Celtics star as “soft.” Mazzulla defended his star player and gave Jennings a pointed reminder […]

The NBA has postponed more games due to the Los Angeles fires, as the Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs, and Los Angeles Clippers vs Charlotte Hornets games have been postponed, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. This news comes at a scary time for many across the city and the league. For instance, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been trying to rebound after a very poor start to the 2024-25 season, but they took a major step back on Friday. The 76ers lost to the very short-handed New Orleans Pelicans, 123-115. But if they want to find anything positive about the game, it was the thunderous dunk that Kelly […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is extremely good at basketball, and he showed that against the New York Knicks. The 2023-24 MVP contender posted 39 points on 15-21 shooting and made all eight free throws. The crucial element: This was in 29 minutes and only through three quarters. The Thunder won 126-101 and picked […]

Since the Sacramento Kings fired head coach Mike Brown, they’ve gone 6-1. That one loss was against the Los Angeles Lakers in the immediate aftermath. Following that loss, the Kings have rattled off six consecutive wins, with the most recent being a major win, 114-97, against the defending champion Boston Celtics. It was Kings’ star […]

The New York Knicks have been one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference this season and it looks like the decision to trade Julius Randle for Karl-Anthony Towns was a good one. However, they struggled mightily in a blockbuster matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. The matchup between the Knicks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to square off against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, and as of publication, the game is scheduled to proceed. The Lakers’ game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday was postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in California. But should the Lakers’ matchup against the Spurs proceeds, they’ll get […]

To say the honeymoon period with Zion Williamson is over is a huge understatement. Still, consequences for certain actions have been hard to find with the New Orleans Pelicans and the two-time NBA All-Star over the past six injury-ravaged seasons. EVP David Griffin decided enough was enough on January 10 as the team suspended Williamson […]

Paolo Banchero made his highly anticipated return on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks with a special Undertaker-themed entrance video. The 22-year-old was put on the sidelines because of an oblique injury. It is worth noting that the team is already without several key players falling to injuries—Franz Wagner (oblique), Moritz Wagner (knee), and Jalen Suggs […]

While LiAngelo Ball’s viral hit Tweaker has taken the sports world by storm, not everyone is a fan. On his podcast, veteran NBA guard Patrick Beverley offered a blunt and hilarious take on the song that has been dominating locker rooms across the league. “Stop playing that weak a** song, man,” Beverley quipped during the […]

Lonzo Ball has taken to social media to stir excitement around his brother LiAngelo Ball. The Chicago Bulls guard posted a cryptic tweet teasing new developments related to the viral song, which has quickly become a sensation across professional sports. “The people are pissed lmao Don’t worry supply gonna meet the demand. He ready,” Lonzo […]